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Abraham Ortelius (Wortels)

Philip Galle

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a bust-length profile portrait of a man facing right. He has a prominent nose, high forehead, receding hairline, short hair, neatly trimmed beard, serious expression, deep-set eyes, and defined brow. He wears a richly detailed outfit with a high collar, fur trim, and buttons. The portrait is surrounded by an elaborate border with ornate scrollwork, floral motifs, and decorative elements. In the center top is a circular medallion with Greek letters, and similar motifs are around the oval portrait frame. The background is filled with ornamental design, and at the bottom, there is an inscribed ribbon with Latin text.

Artwork Details

Medium
engraving
Dimensions
9202 × 13494 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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